Job Vacancy: West Coast Operations ManagerVula Environmental Services specialises in Environmental Restoration and Landscaping, with our headquarters located in Cape Town. Our operational base extends across various projects throughout the Western Cape. We're currently in search of an Operations Manager to join our dynamic team at our West Coast branch.We seek a diligent individual capable of thriving in the West Coast region of Hopefield. The ideal candidate will reside in the area or will be willing to relocate to our property that provides housing. The position of Operations Manager will play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and executing projects within the environmental and landscaping industry on the West Coast. This position requires a strong understanding of ecology, biological drivers and the CFR (cape floristic region), project management, cost control and operations to ensure successful project outcomes and client satisfaction. The main responsibility of this position is to lead the restoration team on a nearby opencast phosphate mine. The candidate will also provide operational leadership and oversee the West Coast branch.Requirements:BSC in Environmental/Biological Sciences or similar is requiredMinimum of 5 years of relevant work experience within a management roleWork experience in conservation/environmental sector is essentialValid Driver's License – preferably code 14Diligent/ Leadership abilitiesAbility to work on your own unsupervisedSolution driven, excellent interpersonal skillsResilience and background in outdoors/farm lifestyleProficiency in Microsoft software and tools, such as Microsoft Planner, Excel and Word, GIS would be advantagesDemonstrated problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and multi-taking skillsContactable, punctual, and attentive to detail that is self-motivated and drivenAbility to travel to project sites and field locations as neededDemonstrated ability with working with multi disciplined professional teams and specialists.Health and Safety knowledge would be advantageousKnowledge of fynbos/western cape flora is essentialResponsibilities:Lead and manage the ecological restoration on an open cast mine ensuring adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget requirementsImplement and monitor scientific trials in collaboration with in house ecologists and botanists, to inform ongoing adaptation of rehabilitation and restoration strategiesCollaborate with internal teams and clients to define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteriaUnderstanding cost control, budget and allowablesCoordinate field operations, including site assessments, data collection and monitoring activitiesOversee all staff management of the west coast branchLogistics management of supervisors and vehicle allocationsOversee subcontractors and vendors and monitoring of their performanceConduct regular project meetings and communications to provide updates, address issues, make corrections and facilitate decision-making processesTrack project progress, and performance metrics, analysing data to identify trends, deviations, and areas for improvementEnsure compliances, regulations, and reporting requirements, maintaining documentation and records as necessaryFoster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement, providing leadership and support to staffOverseeing the running of the nursery with guidance from the nursery production managerOverseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the propertyOverseeing and planning of seed collection in the areaOversee additional projects when necessaryParticipating and actively engaging stakeholders in the area to develop business relationshipsIf you are passionate about the environmental industry, have the skills and experience in project management and operations, we invite you to apply for the Operations Manager position at Vula Environmental Services.Submit your CV and cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience today.Please send your application to ****** you not hear back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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